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The Splendour and Isolation of Martin Luther King Jr.
I remember the shock of seeing Martin Luther King Jr’s tomb for the first time. I had just emerged from the King Center on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta not too far from where he …
Read MoreFlight of the “Ordinaries”
My regular walk takes me along a dyke beside a fen that should not be there. It exists because one neighbour called another. She happened to be a Mom with a new baby and …
Read MoreArt, Science and Community Connections
By Vickie Cammack Our connectedness to one and other is often what is best about being human. PLAN began over 25 years ago with what was then a radical view – […]
Read MoreThe New Underground Railroad
I’ve written previously about a world class innovation by Canadian citizens that inspired a new approach to refugee sponsorship. This social innovation emerged in the 1970’s because the Canadian government couldn’t keep pace with …
Read MoreUnwrapping the Gift of Hospitality
By Vickie Cammack A winding path leads to Lynette’s brightly painted front door. The bell is barely rung and there she is, eyes twinkling, smile beaming, extending her hand […]
Read MoreTips for Younger Families
The future may seem an elusive concept when you are young. It is hard to think about the future when the present is so demanding. Planning your Will and establishing […]
Read MorePercolators
Behind successful change-makers are people: who bubble with enthusiasm for the idea you want to explore who say, “Why not?” and offer another dozen reasons why you should try it who see the majesty …
Read MoreIf It Ain’t Broke Don’t Fix It
“My name is Liz and I have Down syndrome.” She strode onto the stage without notes, without preparation, and seemingly without a care. A hundred pairs of eyes were anticipating her spoken word poetry …
Read MoreArtist in Residence
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing what happens when non-profit and social change-oriented groups hook up with artists on specific projects. The results include: New perspectives on challenges that have resisted previous efforts Solutions …
Read MoreQ & A: How do we get policy makers to support our ideas?
After the Impact-Ability Webinar last week with Ben Weinlick, one of the participants asked a really interesting question to which Ben sent back a thoughtful response. One of the big challenges with […]
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